Lawrence Parker Jr., 75, of Conway, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019. He was born to Lawrence Parker Sr. and Pauline Moncrief in Parkin, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by both parents and one brother, Johnny Parker.
He is survived by his loving wife, Karen Parker; children, Sandra Overton-Nunez (Thomas), David Parker, Nikki Parker-Pickens (Chris), Kathy Harper (Sean), Marshall Brown, and Nicholas Van Pelt; grandchildren, Ashley Nunez, Katie Nunez, Bailey Pickens, Madison Weir, and Connor Chance, great grandchildren; Kirsten Dalton Nunez, Elijah Dalton Nunez, Aubrey Dalton Nunez, and Maddison Kay Smith.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and cooking. He was a member of Moro Bottoms hunting club in Fordyce, Arkansas. He was a jack of all trades and a carpenter throughout his life. His greatest joy came from spending time with his family and friends. Lawrence was loved by everyone who knew him.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Ray Bryant and Aaron Eubanks for making his final deer season so special.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Foundation.
The family will be holding a private memorial.
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